The way Florio has connected the dots makes sense. But the dots have been so random that there are probably several ways they could be connected. Here’s my big question going off Florio’s report:

Was the Baalke sandwich with Pederson and Spielman Baalke’s idea, or did Tony put that together trying to get something that Baalke and Shad would both agree to that wouldn’t sink the franchise in the process so we can start getting down to business here?

I certainly hope Baalke hasn’t conned Shad into waiting for O’Connell. Or maybe Baalke was banking on the 49ers beating the Rams?


I like Spielman as EVP of football operations (or whatever the title is) to balance Wilson and Leftwich’s inexperience. He would be a steady hand to help guide then through choppy waters.

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